Joel Johnsson

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Wake Up In Vanuatu – The Insiders’ Guide To Adventuring In Paradise

Joel Johnsson12/06/2018

We're getting our minds blown over here. Seems that there's more adventure to be had on Vanuatu than trying out a dicey daiquiri at the resort. Adventuring in p... Read More...

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Escape Winter In A Tropical Adventure Paradise

Joel Johnsson05/06/2018

Joel's been in deep cover for the last year on Vanuatu, one of our nearest island neighbours. He's uncovered a tropical adventure paradise bursting with stunnin... Read More...

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Get Your Arse Into (Aussie) Gear

Joel Johnsson12/05/2018

Buying Australian gear often seems like a good idea... but is it? Should supporting local brands be further up your priority list? Joel wanted to find out just how much better off he'd be buying Aussie gear, so he went straight to the source. ... Read More...

Travels By Tide // A Modern Day Huck Finn Adventure

Joel Johnsson28/11/2017

Joel Johnsson won the Osprey Adventure Grant by letting the imaginings of his childhood run wild, resulting in an incredible and heart-warming adventure. Priori... Read More...

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Look Up Tonight! Here’s Where to See the Super Blue Blood Moon in NSW

Joel Johnsson27/07/2017

If the skies clear up tonight, you'll want to know where you can go for the best view, right? Check out these bomba New South Wales locations where you can catc... Read More...

Joel Johnsson Featured Explorer of the Month Interview

Joel Johnsson // Explorer Of The Month – June ’17

Joel Johnsson09/06/2017

Each month we feature one of our most valuable Explorers, the lifeblood of the We Are Explorers community. This month we’ve chosen Joel Johnsson; one of the most committed and talented contributors in WAE to date. If you enjoy elegant, velvety-smooth... Read More...

Eat Like A Backcountry King

Joel Johnsson03/06/2017

With more kilometres under his boots than a bushranger at full bore, Joel has had his fair share of meals on the trail. Here he shares with us his go-to hiking ... Read More...

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Why We Do What We Do // The Larapinta Trail (NT)

Joel Johnsson09/03/2017

The Larapinta Trail stretches 220km through the rugged West Macdonnell Ranges in Central Australia. Over a two week journey, Joel Johnsson questions why we do w... Read More...

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Twilight Fireflies Experience // Blue Mountains (NSW)

Joel Johnsson19/12/2016

Unbeknown to most, the Blue Mountains are alive with fireflies for three weeks every year. WAE Explorer Of The Month Joel Johnsson has the lowdown on how to see this unlikely spectacle. The hour between sunset and complete darkness is a magi... Read More...

The Junkyard Wind Racer Derby

Joel Johnsson05/05/2016

Think there's no adventure left? Think again. This ragtag bunch of misfits set themselves a challenge: to build wind-powered billy karts from scrap and salvage ... Read More...

How to Stay Safe in the Bush (and Keep your Mum Happy): The Ultimate Hiking Safety Guide

Joel Johnsson26/04/2016

If your mum is left sitting by the phone waiting for that call when you go bush, you'll need these bush safety tips to make sure you stay safe in the wild. ... Read More...

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Swimming with Seals // Montague Island (NSW)

Joel Johnsson18/04/2016

Every outdoor enthusiast at some point asks the question: what do you do when it’s forecast to rain the entire weekend? The best answer is go with it and get wet – it doesn’t matter if it’s raining underwater! And diving or snorkelling or swimming wi... Read More...

How to's

Training Kids Up For Multi-Day Hikes

Adventure Racing 101 // How, What, Why… And Why Again?

A Hiker’s Guide To Lightning Safety

Gear

What’s A Superultralight Pack Like? – Osprey Lumina 60 // Gear Review

Keen Targhee EXP // Gear Review

What Are The Big Outdoor Brands Up To?

Joel Johnsson

Wake Up In Vanuatu – The Insiders’ Guide To Adventuring In Paradise

Escape Winter In A Tropical Adventure Paradise

Get Your Arse Into (Aussie) Gear

Travels By Tide // A Modern Day Huck Finn Adventure

Look Up Tonight! Here’s Where to See the Super Blue Blood Moon in NSW

Joel Johnsson // Explorer Of The Month – June ’17

Eat Like A Backcountry King

Why We Do What We Do // The Larapinta Trail (NT)

Twilight Fireflies Experience // Blue Mountains (NSW)

The Junkyard Wind Racer Derby

How to Stay Safe in the Bush (and Keep your Mum Happy): The Ultimate Hiking Safety Guide

Swimming with Seals // Montague Island (NSW)

Joel Johnsson